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SorrowStorm
12+ albums
black metalUnBlack Metalchristian black metalchristianunblack
about
Born in 2000, Sorrowstorm aimed to strengthen the worldwide unblack (Christian black metal) scene with limited initial success but strong determination, as funds to record and press albums were always low. Dysmorphic Records, the producer of this band, has made it a task to use sophisticated advertising, distribution, and promotion to make the best of the underground metal experience. Ogrus Storm (Phil Diez), began Sorrowstorm as a solo-project, and recorded the debut album "Caverns of Grief" at INSOMNIO studios in 2001, Republic of Panama. A vague deal was in progress with Apocalyptic Records, but fell through, so Dysmorphic Records was forced to press a few hundred copies of the album for distribution in several countries during 2002. The album was well received, but was met with some criticism due to its production. It was, however, the first black metal full length production in the history of Panama. For a Christian unBlack band, this is a miraculous feat. Phil, at the time, did not know the plans that were ahead for Sorrowstorm, which would temporarily terminate the solo-status of the project for two years. In 2002, after the separation of Felipe's old band Ministros del Santuario, a few members decided to play live in a major event in Panama. The show was met with great success, and so in 2003, Sorrowstorm decided to tour the small republic. The tour was incredibly successful, and coincided with the release of the "Funeral Oath" EP (Recorded in Tampa, Florida, 300 cop
